Seneca (Tonawanda) doll family
Acrylic On Canvas
WallArt
Documentary Photography
1930
24.0 x 11.0 cm
National Museum of the American Indian
louise belle shanks/mrs. charles kennedy (1872 – 1952)
Explore the exquisite traditional Seneca (Tonawanda) art of Louise Belle Shanks/Mrs. Charles Kennedy! Dolls & clothing reflect Native American heritage & skill.
National Museum of the American Indian (Washington, D.C., United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Seneca (Tonawanda) doll family
- Artist: louise belle shanks/mrs. charles kennedy
- Year: 1930
- Original dimensions: 24.0 x 11.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: National Museum of the American Indian
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Purpose: Accent
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Macro lens detail, symmetrical composition
- Medium: Photography
- Year: 1930
- Artist: Louise Belle Shanks/Mrs. Charles Kennedy
- Title: Seneca (Tonawanda) doll family
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Location: Private Collection